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Anderton Collection Deflate Gate FX Chain

Figure 59. Deflate Gate.

The Deflate Gate FX Chain squeezes the insides out of percussive signals, but can also re-inflate after the deflation. Deflate Gate is related somewhat to having a compressor smashed by a sidechain.

Here’s how to make it do cool things:

1.

Start with the Decay and Decay Hold controls set to the middle position.

2.

Adjust the Threshold control for reliable triggering. This will be around 10-25% with signals that are close to maximum level. Turn clockwise for softer signals.

3.

Adjust the Decay control as desired. Counterclockwise gives a more percussive effect, while clockwise behaves more like a compressor being squashed by a sidechain.

4.

Adjust the Decay Hold control to specify how long the signal should stay “deflated.”

See:

Using FX Chain presets

Effects chains

FX Chain module

Sidechaining

New features

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